- Inspect your roof-During the winter shingles can become damaged. It’s important to repair the roof before you end up with costly water damage.
- Clean, repair or replace screens-Cleaning or replacing your screens can help your home receive more airflow thereby reducing your need to use fans or air conditioning. Also repairing holes in your screen prevents critters from coming in.
- Tune up HVAC systems-Having a properly serviced HVAC system will make your systems run more efficiently and helps you save on energy costs. Don’t forget to change or clean your filters as well as make sure that there is nothing blocking the flow of air on outside units.
- Inspect and/or clean appliances-Make sure that you clean your dryer vent and vacuum around your refrigerator coils. You will save energy and prevent fires.
- Clean gutters and downspouts-If your gutters and downspouts are clogged the rain water will not drain properly. This can cause costly water damage to your home.
- Pressure wash your home-Clean your house, windows and decks then repair any damage that may have happened over winter.
- Touch up peeling paint-Paint protects your home for stormy weather.
- Inspect caulking and moldings-To lower heating and cooling costs as well as avoid water damage, repair any damaged caulking or moldings.